Resource Center - The SEED Center

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The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”

Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.

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What are the Criteria?

Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:

Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products to AACC members
Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative

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Resource Rich Site: GreenTech Media

Greentech Media delivers market analysis, business-to-business news and conferences that inform and connect players in the global clean energy market. Their coverage extends across the clean energy industry with a focus on solar power and the electric utility market’s evolution. Greentech Media’s industry-leading coverage is provided by world-class journalists and a global network of expert contributors, supported by a team of analysts from their market intelligence arm, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Get updates on news, events, webinars, and other great resources by signing up for their newsletter in the top right corner.

International Renewable Energy Agency Publications

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

IRENA provides a number of up to date publications on renewable energy topics, which are free to read. Topic sectors include the benefits and costs of renewable energy, climate change, energy transition, off grid for energy access, finance, heating and cooling, innovation, islands, policy, power, statistics, and transport.

Career Resources for Green and Sustainability Jobs

Interest in creating a greener and more sustainable future has never been higher. To complement this growing interest, quality career resources are needed. This article on Green and Sustainability Jobs and Career Resources provides perspectives and resources to enhance career advising efforts for green and sustainability jobs.

Webinar Library: Security & Sustainability Forum

The Library organizes the 200 Security & Sustainability Forum webinars into series supported by sponsors. There are also some one off sponsored. Click the webinar name to access the landing page with information about the panel and topic and watch the recording for each webinar. A wide range of sustainability topics are covered.

Resource: Innovative Sustainable Agriculture Solutions

Newtrient is a convener of experts spurring new technologies in dairy manure management. They work with dairy farmers to find the right solution for their farm, in their market. They link product developers and technology firms with the dairy industry. Newtrient works to create an organized market that takes manure from barn to field to product to market, while supporting healthier, more environmentally responsible communities.

Visit their website for webinars, news, technology highlights, and more.

2050 Energy Calculator

The 2050 Calculator allows users to create their own emissions reduction pathway, using scientific data to see the impacts. The Calculator is available in three versions to allow a range of audiences to explore how to best meet energy needs while reducing emissions: a simplified overview, a more detailed look at the issues, or a full Excel version for experts who want to look at the underpinning model.
While designed for the UK, the Energy Department there is now working with teams around the world to help them develop their own calculators, and is also building a Global Calculator to look at ways to reduce emissions worldwide.

350.org – Building a Global Climate Movement

These climate-focused civic engagement opportunities can be built into higher education curricula through a wide variety of course topics and academic areas.

A Case Study In Micro-Credentialing for the Clean Energy Industry

This case study reports on the micro-credential framework being developed in order to create competency-based skills validation that can be more responsive to rapidly changing industry needs and cross-over skills required between allied industries. This will bring a new credentialing option to certified energy auditors in the U.S. who want to expand their home health assessment expertise and offer more comprehensive services in the residential sector.

A Climate Resilient Benchmark for All from the Global South

Rio de Janeiro becomes a benchmark city from the southern hemisphere with this resilience strategy to protect its environment and people from the stresses of climate change. It encompasses sustainable water management, infrastructure improvements, an initiative to place solar panels on public buildings and an urban resilience curriculum to educate the people. Though designed specifically for Rio de Janeiro, the strategies outlined in this report can be adapted to other cities as well.

Department of Defense Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans

These plans detail the Defense Department’s goals to mitigate operational risks posed by climate change effects such as: flooding, surging sea levels, severe weather and extreme temperatures. Managing the unavoidable effects and preparing for the possible ones will reduce risks to our national security.

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